Dear Gemmers
The following workshop is aimed at organisations, professionals and
members of the public who are passionate about public engagement. Please
use the links below to register and for more information.
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M Shed: Curating the People*s Museum
Presented in partnership with the University of the West of England and
M Shed
Venue: M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol, BS1 4RN
Date: Wednesday the 5th December 09.30 - 12.30
M-Shed is an exciting new city history museum, where the displays and
public programmes are based on stories told by Bristol people.
Universities were a key partner in the development of the museum.
This workshop will explore the challenges and opportunities presented
by museums and universities working together in the city. Framed around
the M-Shed's story, the event will encourage delegates to discuss the
role of public spaces in encouraging engagement and the need to make
effective partnerships to stimulate and respond to change. Delegates
will have the opportunity to take a quick look at some of the museums
exhibits, and meet many of the people involved in making M-Shed.
We will be joined by:
· Tim Corum, Deputy Head, Collections and Learning, Bristol
Museums Galleries and Archives
· Madge Dresser, Associate Professor in History, University of
the West of England
· Nick Merriman, Chair, University Museums Group and director of
Manchester Museum
To register for this event, and find out more about pricing please log
onto: https://www.survey.bris.ac.uk/nccpe/engage2012specialistworkshop
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Don*t Miss Out!!
Engage 2012: Responding to Change
If you are inspired by the opportunity to meet people who share your
passion for public engagement, you may like to register for Engage 2012:
Responding to Change. This two day national conference commences at
12.45 on the 5th December following the specialist workshop detailed
above.
If you think you might like to attend, please visit the following
website for more information:
http://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/engage-2012-responding-change
Karen Garvey
Community Partnership Officer & Senior Volunteer Coordinator
Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives
Address: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Queen's Road, Clifton,
Bristol, BS8 1RL
Email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: (0117) 35 25614
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Autumn & Winter Highlights at Bristol's Free Museums...
Real & Imagined Lives
M Shed, 20 Oct 2012 - 6 January 2013
On loan from the National Portrait Gallery, London, this exhibition
looks at identity through fame and anonymity, reality and fiction.
Discover mysterious 16th and 17th century paintings of unknown people
and contemporary photographic portraits of real people with a Bristol
connection. Exhibition entry £5/£4.
Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, 24 November 2012 - 17 February 2013
The world-renowned touring exhibition from the Natural History Museum
returns to Bristol.
Stunning and thought-provoking images shine a spotlight on the beauty
of the natural world around us. Free Entry.
Global to Local: Histories
Gallery 5, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, 14 December 2012 - 27 May
2013
The first in a series of exhibitions exploring themes derived from the
city's Art Fund International collection of works where artists respond
to the contemporary forces of urbanisation, tradition, globalisation and
migration.
Includes works by Ai Weiwei, Walid Raad, Shahzia Sikander and Imran
Qureshi. In partnership with the Arnolfini. Free entry.
For further details and latest information on events and activities,
see our websites www.mshed.org and www.bristol.gov.uk/museums
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